The Caldwell Long Live The King Lock Stock Belicoso is one of the flagship vitolas in the acclaimed Long Live The King series. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, this 5" x 52 Belicoso combines bold strength, rich complexity, and the distinctive spice of Dominican Corojo tobacco. [neptunecigar.com], [dreamingpipes.com]
Specifications
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Vitola: Lock Stock Belicoso
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Size: 5" x 52
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Box Count: 24 Cigars
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Shape: Belicoso (tapered head)
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Wrapper: Dominican Corojo
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Binder: Dominican Corojo
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Fillers: Dominican, Nicaraguan Habano, and Peruvian tobaccos
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Strength: Full-bodied
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Origin: Dominican Republic
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Handmade [dreamingpipes.com], [neptunecigar.com]
Flavor Profile
The Lock Stock delivers a rich and evolving profile featuring:
- Black pepper and baking spice
- Dark chocolate
- Oak and cedar
- Earthy tobacco
- Roasted coffee beans
- Dry hay notes
- Touches of floral sweetness
The tapered Belicoso head intensifies the opening draw, concentrating the blend's peppery and spicy characteristics before transitioning into deeper notes of cocoa, earth, and coffee. [dreamingpipes.com], [neptunecigar.com]
Smoking Experience
This cigar is known for:
- Full flavor with balanced strength
- Thick, aromatic smoke production
- Excellent complexity throughout the session
- A spicy start that becomes richer and creamier as it develops
The Belicoso shape focuses the smoke onto the palate, making flavors more pronounced and refined compared to standard Robusto formats. [dreamingpipes.com], [lmcigars.com]
Construction
The cigar features a reddish-brown Dominican Corojo wrapper and is rolled using small-batch premium tobaccos. Construction is frequently praised for:
Ideal Pairings
- Single Malt Scotch
- Aged Dominican or Nicaraguan Rum
- Espresso
- Bourbon
- Full-bodied red wines
These beverages complement the cigar's chocolate, oak, earth, and spice characteristics. [dreamingpipes.com], [neptunecigar.com]
Overall
The Caldwell Long Live The King Lock Stock Belicoso 52 x 5 is a full-bodied boutique cigar that showcases the best elements of the Long Live The King blend. Expect a sophisticated combination of pepper, dark chocolate, coffee, oak, and earth, delivered through a flavorful Belicoso format that emphasizes complexity over sheer strength. It is an excellent choice for experienced smokers seeking a rich, premium smoking experience.
